Dave McGary

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The Honor Dress
33"H x 19"W x 17"D
Bronze with Patina and Paint


In "The Honor Dress" the warrior's widow honors and pays tribute to the passing of her brave husband from battle by wearing a rare hand painted ceremonial dress. Her dress is uniquely adorned with paintings which symbolize and recognize this brave and fearless warrior's celebrated war accomplishments. She proudly carries his buffalo robe, shield and distincitinctive headdress with a trailer of over 100 golden eagle tail honor feathers. It was a tradition for female relatives of warriors killed in battle to carry such items to ceremonies and parades.